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Hampton, Virginia Attractions: The City of Hampton has two distinct areas with links to the Chesapeake Bay. The downtown waterfront area has been renovated and welcomes visitors. Attractions downtown include cobblestone streets, brick sidewalks, and shops, restaurants, pubs, galleries, an air and space museum, restored antique carousel, and a waterfront park. The nearby presence of NASA's Langley Research Center has brought the Virginia Air and Space Center to downtown Hampton (600 Settlers Landing Road). The Air and Space Center tells the story of aviation and space exploration and features an IMAX movie theater. In a park next door to the Air and Space Center, visitors can ride on an authentic restored 1920's wooden carousel. The carousel operates from April through December 15th and you can take a ride for only 50 cents.
| Mill Point Park, located at the eastern end of Queens Way on the waterfront, hosts live rock music each Wednesday evening and live jazz on Friday evenings from May to September. Saturday night Block Parties at Queens Way feature live top 40 dance music, street entertainers, and games. The Phoebus/Fort Monroe area is located on Hampton's eastern side. Phoebus was once an incorporated town and has retained it's individual character. Today's Phoebus is experiencing a renaissance and features a nice mix of older homes, antique shops, arts and crafts galleries, and restaurants. The restored American Theatre at 125 East Mellon Street is well worth a visit. The American Theatre has quickly become one of the premier performance venues in Hampton Roads.
| Fort Monroe, at Old Point Comfort, is the largest star fort ever built in this country. A visit to this fort's casement museum, surrounded by beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay and picturesque structures, should be part of any visit to Hampton.
The Hampton Coliseum is a large, multi-purpose facility that hosts events such as concerts, sporting events, conventions, and trade shows. The Coliseum is located in the middle of the city, just off of Interstate 64. Visit the Coliseum's website for a calendar of upcoming events. More information on Hampton, Virginia attractions.....
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